David Feherty of LIV Golf, oddly enough, claims that Greg Norman was more recognizable than Michael Jordan in the 80s and 90s.

Former professional golfer turned LIV Golf TV presenter David Feherty called last weekend in Mayakob for the opening of the scandalous season and made a surprise announcement.

LIV CEO and legendary golfer Greg Norman stopped at the broadcast booth to talk to Feherty.

Shortly after Norman left, Feherty praised Norman, saying “he changed the game, this man changed” before adding that “back in the 80s and 90s he was probably the most recognizable athlete on the planet”.

Michael Jordan was one of the athletes who played during the time period Feherty referred to.

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Greg Norman, General Manager and Commissioner of LIV Golf, is introduced to the public during the Team Stroke Championship at the LIV Golf Invitational - Miami at Trump National Doral Miami Oct.  January 30, 2022 in Doral, Florida.

Greg Norman, General Manager and Commissioner of LIV Golf, is introduced to the public during the Team Stroke Championship at the LIV Golf Invitational – Miami at Trump National Doral Miami Oct. January 30, 2022 in Doral, Florida. (Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Norman is by far one of the most decorated golfers of his day and has spent over 300 weeks as the #1 golfer. 1st player in the world in the 80s and 90s.

Despite failing to win the Masters, US Open or PGA Championship, Norman is credited with 20 PGA Tour victories, 14 victories in the European Tour and two victories in the open championship.

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But Norman was not considered the best golfer of his time.

Tom Watson, Nick Faldo, Sev Ballesteros and Jack Nicklaus all achieved great things in the same era, and it can be argued that they were more respected than Norman on golf course.

LIV General Manager and Commissioner Greg Norman watches play on the third hole during the final round of the Chicago LIV Golf Invitational Series at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois.

LIV General Manager and Commissioner Greg Norman watches play on the third hole during the final round of the Chicago LIV Golf Invitational Series at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois. (Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

But Norman managed to build his name and brand recognition through several strategic deals.

Jordan, on the other hand, was considered one of the most famous athletes in the world at the time. Considered by many to be the greatest basketball player of all time, Jordan has won six championships in his career. NBA career.

Michael Jordan with the Bulls during the 1997–98 season.

Michael Jordan with the Bulls during the 1997–98 season. (Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

His fame has surpassed United Stateslargely due to the fact that basketball is an international sport. His ownership of the Charlotte Hornets franchise and his hugely popular Air Jordan shoes have helped him maintain his high profile today.

In January, LIV announced that it had found a television partner for its broadcasts for the 2023 season, CW Networks.

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“This is a significant day for LIV Golf as this partnership is not just about media rights,” Norman said in a press release. “The CW will ensure accessibility for our fans and maximum accessibility for our athletes and partners as their reach includes over 120 million households across the United States.”